A surprisingly simple trick for making the most beautiful, bakeryworthy cheesecake—plus four more delicious (and doable) treats.

By Lynn Andriani

Photo: Gentl & Hyers

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An Italian Dessert That Could Become Your New Go-To

Panna cotta sounds sophisticated but it's actually not complicated in the least: It's just a not-too-sweet dessert made from cream, buttermilk, sugar and gelatin. Our recipe also has you marinate strawberries in balsamic vinegar; when you pour them over the custard, the syrupy fruit juices add a zippy, tangy edge.